New Drug Innovation with Ao, a Pharmacy Student｜Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

Why was the vaccine for the new type of coronary disease made in such a short period of time? Wasn't leukemia an incurable disease? Aoi, a curious pharmacy student, directly interviews expert doctors assisted by Dr. Yutaka Morita, based on simple medical questions such as "Why was the vaccine for the new type of coronary disease made in such a short time?　She will learn how new drugs that have dramatically changed treatment and prevention were introduced. Medical care continues to evolve day by day, and drug research and development supports this evolution. This should make you curious and excited about the new innovations brought about by new drugs.

(Narrator: Itcho Mori)

Yutaka Morita, M.D.

Dr. Yutaka Morita, a well-known TV personality who provides easy-to-understand explanations about diseases, treatments, and other specialized topics that everyone wants to know about, appears in this animated film!　Don't miss the quizzes he gives to Aoi, a pharmacy student!

Pharmacy student Aoi
(CV: Kana Ichinose)

She is a first-year pharmacy student who aspires to become a pharmacist like her respected grandmother. She is curious and a bit careless. Based on a familiar question, she visits experts and unravels the mysteries of innovations caused by new drugs.

#1 What's so great about the new coronary [vaccine]?

#1 What's so great about the new type of corona vaccine?
The secret is in the genetic analysis! The secret lies in genetic analysis!

What's so revolutionary about mRNA vaccines? Is the third vaccination really necessary? What is the innovation that can fight against mutant strains? ...... Dr. Nobuhiko Okabe, a leading expert in the prevention of infectious diseases, tells us about it!

#2 What's so great about [drugs for infectious diseases]?
What's the secret? Until 100 years ago, there was no cure for infectious diseases!

Tell us about the latest treatment for the worrisome new strain of coronas! Is it true that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses? What is drug resistance? ...... We asked Dr. Takao Omagari, an expert in the treatment of infectious diseases, to tell us!

#3 What is the treatment of [asthma]?
Asthma is a constitutional disease; daily inhalation and the understanding of those around you are important!

What kind of disease is asthma? Why are inhaled steroids so effective? What are the side effects? What should elderly asthma patients be aware of? ...... We asked Dr. Yasuyuki Sano, an expert in asthma treatment, to tell us!

#4 What is the treatment for [leukemia]?
Dramatic changes in the treatment of leukemia, the key word is "Philadelphia

Isn't leukemia incurable? What is translocation? What innovations have molecular targeted drugs brought about? ...... We asked Dr. Akihiko Goto, an expert in blood cancer treatment, to tell us!

#5 What is the treatment of cerebral infarction?
Treatment for cerebral infarction is a race against time! If you feel something unusual, call an ambulance immediately!

What kind of drugs are t-PA agents that dissolve blood clots? I want to know this! Things to keep in mind to prevent cerebral infarction." ......Dr. Kazumi Kimura, a specialist in cerebral infarction treatment, tells us about the following topics!

6 What is the treatment for renal anemia?
How does the new drug that dramatically improved the quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients work?

What is the relationship between renal anemia and heart disease? What kind of drug is erythropoietin? What is the relationship between renal anemia and heart disease?

#7 What's going on with the treatment of [rheumatoid arthritis]?
Immunity attacks your joints! The mechanism of rheumatoid arthritis, now that we know so much!

What causes rheumatoid arthritis? What is the inflammatory cytokine cascade? What is the function of new drugs that pinpoint the mechanism of the cascade? ...... Dr. Tsutomu Takeuchi, a specialist in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, tells us about it!

The 5-year survival rate is over 90%! We take a closer look at the breast cancer treatment that new drugs are changing!

#8 How is the treatment of [breast cancer] going?
The 5-year survival rate is over 90%! We take a closer look at breast cancer treatment changed by new drugs!

What is HER2-positive breast cancer subtype? What is molecular targeted therapy? To respond to patients' concerns such as hair loss." ...... We asked Dr. Seigo Nakamura, a specialist in breast cancer treatment, to tell us about it!

#1 What's so great about the new type of corona vaccine? The secret is in the genetic analysis! The secret lies in genetic analysis!

#2 What's so great about [drugs for infectious diseases]? What's the secret? Until 100 years ago, there was no cure for infectious diseases!

#3 What is the treatment of [asthma]? Asthma is a constitutional disease; daily inhalation and the understanding of those around you are important!

#4 What is the treatment for [leukemia]? Dramatic changes in the treatment of leukemia, the key word is "Philadelphia

#5 What is the treatment of cerebral infarction? Treatment for cerebral infarction is a race against time! If you feel something unusual, call an ambulance immediately!

6 What is the treatment for renal anemia? How does the new drug that dramatically improved the quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients work?

#7 What's going on with the treatment of [rheumatoid arthritis]? Immunity attacks your joints! The mechanism of rheumatoid arthritis, now that we know so much!

#8 How is the treatment of [breast cancer] going? The 5-year survival rate is over 90%! We take a closer look at breast cancer treatment changed by new drugs!